This plant has a very large opportunity to be developed on ex-mining land, considering that this plant is an adaptive non-timber forest product plant that grows and produces naturally without inoculation (injection) on ex-mining land: limestone, nickel, rocky sand, tin and coal. and added witharbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and liquid organic fertilizer such as Yomari on Aquilaria malacensis Lamk. AMF is able to increase root growth, root range, so that it can facilitate roots to absorb...
Topics: Seedlings, agarwood, Yomari liquid organic fertilizer, AMF, limestone mining soil
Feedback of 250 Livestock Development Officers (LDO) of Maharashtra state was taken regarding the livestock health care delivery system in pre constructed format. The study revealed that 17.60 % LDO were looking after five and more than five dispensaries and23.20 % LDO were taking care of livestock from more than 20 villages. Many of the LDOs (56.80 %) were also involved in different extension works such as implementation of Gov. Schemes, survey work and cattle show etc., besides treatment of...
Topics: Delivery System, Health Care, Livestock, Maharashtra, Survey
Yield, physicochemical and colorimetric characteristics of bresaola from Lebanese Baladi-goat and Awassi-sheep compared to that from beef is studied. For this purpose, defatted lean meat cuts from Beef, Baladi-goat and Awassi-sheep were collected, weighed and processed following the EU-approved guidelines for Bresaola della Valtellina. The bresaola from beef (BFB) had the significantly lowest moisture and fat content compared to Bresaola from Baladi-goat (BFG), with the values of Bresaola from...
Topics: Bresaola, Beef, Baladi Goat, Awassi Sheep, Conversion values, Physicochemical, Colorimetric...
The production of biofuels through biological processes has garnered increasing attention due to their potential benefits over conventional fuels, including lower greenhouse gas emissions, higher energy output, and reduced-price fluctuations. However, the metabolic processes of primitive microorganisms used in biofuel production are not compatible with those of fossil fuels. To address this, scholars have employed metabolic engineering techniques to modify the metabolisms of various...
Topics: strain robustness, biofuel, biomass, bio-butanol, knocked in, bio-ethanol, knocked out.
This study aims to determine the carrying capacity and profitability of developing beef cattle farming in the coconut land hold by coconut plantation companies. The research was conducted using a survey method on tenant farmers of coconut land that are managed by plantation companies, both state company and private companies holding land use rights (HGU) for coconut plantations. Data that are observed and measured in the field based on the results of interviews with respondents, as well as...
Topics: Beef cattle, cattle ownerships, Cultivation Rights.
Agroforestry offers an opportunity to enhance the value of poor ferralitic savannah soils in the Republic of Congo. The aim of the study was to analyze farmers’ perceptions of agroforestry in the Bambou–Mingali artificial forest massif. A survey was conducted among 42 farmers who had signed an exploitation contract with the National Reforestation Service (SNR). The study revealed that most of the farmers involved in agroforestry on reforested state-owned plots were adults (83%) and had...
Topics: Perception, agroforestry, socio-economic, forest massif, Congo
In the face of climate change, the optimization of crop diversification policy in Côte d'Ivoire must go through research and promotion of crops of interest that require little water, including Aloe vera. However, in view of its slow growth in nursery, the improvement of growth substrate fertility by the supply of nutrients is necessary. Thus, this study aims at assessing the effects of six organic matter formulations on Aloe vera growth in nursery. To this end, a completely randomized block...
Topics: Climate change, Crop diversification, Aloe vera, Nursery, Organic matter
Due to their extremely energy intense nature, airports are increasingly focusing on their energy consumption and energy efficiency as a key part of their sustainability policies and strategies. Based on an in-depth longitudinal case study research design, this study has examined London Gatwick Airport, a major United Kingdom-based hub airport, sustainable energy management. The case study covered the period 2014 to 2021. London Gatwick Airport has two principal energy sources: electricity and...
Topics: Airports, Airport energy efficiency measures, Airport energy consumption, London Gatwick Airport,...
This article is a scientific review, first, of the consequences of global warming and climate change, and second, of the urgent ways for humanity to adapt to these climate changes. It is shown that an increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, as well as an increase in its average temperature, correlates well with an increase in the number of natural disasters and, accordingly, an increase in budget costs for the removal of their consequences. On the other hand, the impossibility...
Topics: global warming, climate change, natural disasters, urgent adaptation, environment
This study was conducted with agricultural extension agents of semi-arid Zimbabwe to gather their perceptions on innovation and technology adoption by small-scale resource-constrained farmers, as well as the effect of their working conditions on the quality of service delivery to small-scale farmers. Data was solicited through focus group discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured interviews (SSIs) with all the public agricultural extension agents operating in the study area. It was found that...
Topics: Adoption, indigenous knowledge, innovation, small-scale farmers, technology
Marketing is said to be efficient if it is considered capable of distributing products from farmers to the crumb rubber industry at a reasonable cost and a fair distribution of the price paid by the crumb rubber industry. For this reason, this study aims to analyze the marketing efficiency of bokar. This research was conducted in the Rural Area of Batanghari Regency, with a sample size of 77 farmers. Sampling uses the sSimple Random Sampling method. The data analysis used is quantitative...
Topics: bokar, marketing channel, efficiency, margin, farmer share
Low and continuously deteriorating soil fertility coupled with frequent droughts and extended mid-season dry spells scenarios brought about by low and unreliable rainfalls have had a significant negative influence on agricultural productivity in most semi-arid regions of the world. The farmers' limited capacity to change their farming practices and adjust to the changing climatic circumstances further exacerbates these effects. Various in-field rainwater collection techniques, including Zai...
Topics: Zai Pit, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Adoption, Crop productivity
A study was conducted to evaluate the genetic variation in bitter ground to using SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) markers. Thirty -five primers showing reliable polymorphism were used .This paper mainly applies the molecular directive from the self-absorbed population of F6 of Cho Moi/Ben Tre. The Polymorphism on two SNP directives, TP1386 and TP 1877 with Bitter gourd on LG1. A wide variation was observed for morphological traits like the number of days to the first male flower anthesis...
Topics: Bitter gourd, genetics and breeing, GGT, SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) molecular, hight yield
Codium sp. seaweed cultivation trials. Which is different seed weights on the growth media in the form of super intensive shrimp pond liquid waste. The research aims to analyze the ability of Codium sp. absorbing nitrogen and phosphorus from shrimp culture media. The study was conducted for 45 days at the Experimental Pond Installation (ITP) Research and Development Center for Brackish Water Aquaculture (BPPBAP), Punaga Village, Mangarabombang District, Takalar Regency. A plastic box is used by...
Topics: Nitrogen and Phosphorus Content, Liquid Waste, BPPBAP
A phyA was cloned from Aspergillus niger by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The amplified 1404 bp fragment was cloned in a T/A cloning vector and confirmed by sequencing. The isolated phytase gene showed 99.0 % sequence identity at nucleotide and protein level with Aspergillus niger CBS 513.88 phytase. The amino acid sequence from the phyA cDNA contained the consensus motifs, RHGXRXP and HD which are conserved among histidine acid phosphatases. The phytase cDNA was subcloned...
Topics: Aspergillus niger, phytase, cloning, expression, E. coli
The phenomenon of pollution by plastic waste is a public health problem in Burkina Faso. The ingestion of these plastic bags by domestic ruminants causes enormous losses to producers. Thus, to have the involvement of these producers in the management of plastic, this study was initiated to collect their perceptions (knowledge, attitudes and practices) on this scourge of plastic ingestion by farm animals. It was conducted from May to June 2021 and involved 60 producers living in the urban and...
Topics: commune of Dori, ingestion of plastic bags, perceptions, producers, domestic ruminants.
The present study aimed to examine the best cooking time of Nile tilapia pepes processed by the microwave oven and to observe its chemical characteristics. The research was conducted in two stages. The treatment in the first stage was pepes cooking time which consists of four levels. The observed parameter was pepes sensory using multiple comparison tests. The experimental design to determine the chemical characteristics of pepes in the second stage was Completely Randomized Design with three...
Topics: Nile Tilapia, Microwave Oven, Steaming, Pepes, Amino Acid
The decline of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium spp. in rivers can be attributed to overfishing, habitat loss and pollution. In order to offset the pressure, a community-based stock enhancement project was initiated by Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), University Malaysia Sabah, to increase the number of Macrobrachium spp. in Petagas River, Putatan, Sabah. This study was conducted to determine the distribution and abundance of different life stages of the freshwater prawn,...
Topics: stocking, life stages, Macrobrachium rosenbergii.
In Mali, with strong population growth, forest resources are under multiple pressures, the most important of which are agricultural clearing, land speculation and the consumption of wood and/or charcoal as energy fuel. Studies have shown that this is a major problem. According to the FAO (2020, p 21), its production from 2010 to 2018 increased from 137,907 to 379,124 tons against 79,221 Qm to 334,454 Qm between 2008-2017 (MEADD, 2018, pp 41 and 73). The objective aims to demonstrate the...
Topics: Issue, charcoal, population, environment, Baco-Djicoroni.
Corn can be used as an alternative staple food, but it is underdeveloped because it generally does not taste fluffier like rice. Therefore, it is necessary to develop corn that tastes fluffier, has high protein and has high production. The purpose of this study was to determine the trend of changes in quantitative (production) and qualitative (protein and amylopectin levels) traits in the next generation of BC3F2 genotype from a cross between high protein maize parents (Srikandi Putih variety)...
Topics: corn, protein, amylopectin, selfing
In Cameroon, maize is the most widely cultivated cereal and is consumed by more than one third of the population. This study aimed to evaluate in the tropical conditions the cross-pollination rate in four recipient synthetic maize varieties by xenia phenomenon depending on distance to the pollen source and wind direction. The experimental design was triplicated split plot with each replication arranged as a 576 m2 Latin square area. The combined analysis of variance showed a highly significant...
Topics: Cameroon, Cross-pollination, Genetic pollution, High Guinean savannah, Maize.
When water is taken from desired parts of the natural or regulated riverbed, it is necessary to use river regulating structures to prevent slope and bed erosion. The main project criterion used in this type of river regulation structures is the flow discharge and velocity. Submerged vane structures are an effective and alternative method used to control the flow in river regulation studies. In this study, the river regulation study with submerged wane structures was modeled in 3D with...
Topics: Submerged Vane, Experimental model, CFD model, VOF Method, Velocity
Mapping land use and land cover (LULC) changes at regional scales is essential for a wide range of applications, including landslide, erosion, land planning, global warming etc. LULC alterations (based especially on human activities), negatively affect the patterns of climate, the patterns of natural hazard and socio-economic dynamics in global and local scale. However, LULC change, especially those caused by human activities, is one of the most important component environmental changes...
Topics: Landsat, change detection, remote sensing, semi-arid land, Sudan.
This study examined perception of farmers on climate change and adaptation strategies used to enhance rice production in Taraba State. Specifically, the study sought to determine the awareness level of rice farmers about climate change, perception of rice farmers regarding climate change and adaptation strategies used by the farmers in rice production in Taraba State. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The study employed survey research design. The...
Topics: Perception, Climate Change, Adaptation Strategies, Enhanced Rice Production
Food’s nutritional analysis guarantees that it contains the correct number of vitamins and minerals while also allowing for a better understanding of the food's fat, carbohydrate dilution, protein, fiber, sugar, etc. Identifying pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms is essential to food microbiology because it ensures consumer safety, prevents brand desecration, and reduces the cost of remediation after failed inspections or food poisoning outbreaks. This study's primary objective was to...
Topics: Natural resources, Nutritional Content, Microbial Analysis, malnutrition, and Food Security
In many regions of world, maize is one of the most significant crops grown for staple foods. To increase the effectiveness of breeding programs using the right selection indices, it is very important to be aware of the correlations between grain yield and its numerous causal (contributory) components. This article presents the results of many studies that were carried out to ascertain the nature of relationships between grain yield and its contributing factors and to pinpoint those factors...
Topics: Breeding, correlation coefficient, maize, yield
Heat stress is the major constraint for wheat production causing significant drops in the yield and potential productivity making it difficult to achieve the target yield by 2030, increasing food insecurity in Nepal. The main aim of the study is to help plant breeders to select appropriate heat stress-tolerant indices for increasing wheat yield by coping with the major problem of heat stress. The experiment holds the study for three years at the Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science...
Topics: Genotype, heat stress, tolerant, wheat.
Ascochyta blight is one of the most common diseases that threaten pea and cause severe crop losses. The research is concerned with the integrated control of this disease by studying the effect of biological control agents with inorganic salts, planting dates and planting distances, especially in light of climate change and the impact of these factors on the spread of the disease. In this study, two bacterial strains Bacillus megaterium and Pseudomonas fluorescens as biocontrol agents; potassium...
Topics: field pea, biological control, Bacillus megaterium, Pseudomonas fluorescens, potassium carbonate,...
The observation that there is far more quantity of poultry waste than can be managed by land disposal being produced yearly suggests the obvious problem of poultry waste management. This scenario offers great opportunities for organic farming and bio-energy generation in Nigeria. Hence, this study examined the economic contribution of fecal waste to the profitability of poultry farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling process was used to select the 123 poultry farmers for this...
Topics: Delta State, Gross Margin, Profit Efficiency, Profitability Index, Stochastic Frontier Analysis.
This study examined the effect of occupational hazards on the technical efficiencies of oil palm processors in Edo State. A multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 210 oil palm processors in the study area. Data were analyzed using percentages, frequencies, Occupational Hazard Indices and Stochastic Frontier Production Analysis (SFPA). Results revealed that 79%, 90.5% and 80.5% of the processors were male, married and educated respectively. Also, the mean age, processing experience...
Topics: Maximum Likelihood, Occupational hazards, Palm Oil Processing. Technical Efficiency, Stochastic...
Corn straw and cob are wastes from corn farming which are not utilized. These corn wastes have potential as an alternative feed for livestock, but have low nutritional quality. Therefore, these corn wastes are fermented to improve its nutritional quality. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of corn straw and cob fermentation on the fiber fraction content. This experiment used a completely randomized design with 6 treatments, namely control (elephant grass and grinting grass),...
Topics: Fermentation, fiber fraction, straw and corn cob, lignin
Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays an important role in soil fertility and is of paramount importance for its contributions to mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The present study was undertaken to estimate the SOC stock and soil properties in important plantations of the Southern zone in Tamil Nadu. Four different species were selected for the study viz, Eucalyptus, Casuarina, Melia and Teak. In all the plantations selected for estimation of biomass, composite soil samples were...
Topics: Soil carbon stock, soil properties, plantations, climate change
This study has examined the airports located throughout the world that have implemented an ISO 50001 certified Energy Management System (EMS). The research used an in-depth instrumental case study research design. The study period was from 2011 to 2022. The study found that ISO 50001 certified Energy Management Systems are increasingly being adopted by airports and these systems are playing a key role in their environmental management. Airports located in China, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Europe,...
Topics: Airports, case study, energy, energy management, ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems.
This survey was conducted to ascertain the demographic attributes of household heads, type of livestock kept, rearing systems, feed resources utilized and also to assess farmer’s knowledge on feed production and conservation. A total of 298 household heads were randomly selected within five districts and interviewed. Results indicated that majority of the households (73.2%) were headed by men with only (26.8%) headed by women. In terms of educational status 54.7% of the household heads did...
Topics: Livestock systems, Small Ruminants, Farmers, Feeds, and forages
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a major constraint to the productivity of small ruminants in Sierra Leone. The survey aimed to investigate the prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and create awareness among livestock farmers on the dangers of the disease to the livestock sector in the study districts. The sampling frame was small ruminants rearing households in Sierra Leone and 298 households were included in the study. A multi-stage sampling was utilized for the selection of...
Topics: Epidemiology, Peste des petits ruminants, Livestock, Sierra Leone.
his research was aimed at proving the differences between the catch results of fish trapped inside the bubu buton (fish pot) and those that escaped through the escape gap and to analyze the selectivity of the escape gap for the dominant trapped fish. This research was carried out in Kotania Bay in the period of March-May 2019 through fishing experiment. Five units of bubu buton with a dimension of 70x70x26 cm, containing 4 escape gaps in each unit, were used during the experiments carried out...
Topics: Fish pot’s, escape gap, Scaridae, 50% trapped chance.
This study looked at the factors that affect poultry farmers' willingness to pay for insurance. Using a standardized questionnaire, 120 farmers was randomly chosen. Binary logistic regression, the t-test, means, frequency distribution, and percentages were utilized to examine the data. One of the main conclusions was that most farmers were men. The bulk of respondents (96.7%) were found to be literate, with the average age of farmers being 44 years old. The majority of responders (72.5%) were...
Topics: Poultry, farmers, WTP, insurance policy
This paper summarises the results of a base line survey conducted in 2019 and gives an overview of the current status of animal traction in the country. The study assessed the socio-economic characteristics of household heads utilizing the technology, the application of animal power and its associated opportunities and constraints. A total of 130 households were targeted and data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires, key informant interviews, and focus group...
Topics: Agriculture, Household heads, Sierra Leone, Socio economic, Work oxen
Selected of Tai Nguyen Cho Dao (TNCD)rice varieties tolerant to drought, high-yielding and good quality is very essential demands has raised to provide poor farmers in coastlines conditions as lowland in Long An ,VietNam. The purpose of this experiment is to selected of 22 lines from TNCD rice varieties tolerant to drought on the basis of a combination of two methods by molecular markers and evaluated phenotype. Evaluating drought tolerance of 22 lines from TNCD on the basis in the field of...
Topics: high-yielding, grain quality, drought tolerance, landrace, SSR molecular marker.
Landour is located at an altitude of about 6,800 to 7,798 ft in the Lower Western Himalaya, in the Mussoorie Range. Along the hillside of Landour one of the oldest residential schools in Asia, Woodstock School is situated. It encompasses a considerable forested area, which is mostly monoculture of Banj Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora) with intermittent Deodars, Pines and Rhododendrons. The climatic condition, forest type and soil in the hillside are congenial for growth and development of...
Topics: mushroom, Landour, Uttarakhand.
Using an in-depth longitudinal research approach, this study has examined how Korean Air, a major global full-service network airline, manages its wastes in an environmentally sustainable manner. The study period was from 2007 to 2021. Korean Air has defined and implemented a “Green” Management Policy that underpins its sustainability goals. The airline’s waste management is underpinned by the 3Rs Waste Management Framework. Korean Air aims to reduce wastes wherever possible. Where this...
Topics: Airline wastes, incinerated wastes, waste recycling, Korean Air, 3Rs Waste Management Framework
This study aims to identify the types of pathogenic bacteria in mangrove crabs (Scylla serrata) and determine the health condition of mud crabs (Scylla serrata) at farm supply in South Kalimantan Province. The research method used is a case study, with sampling of mangrove crabs by purposive sampling at the farm supplier by considering the form supplier is already a legal entity, is still active in shipping and the frequency of shipments is quite a lot as well as continuous delivery to domestic...
Topic: Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata). Mangrove Crab Health Indicator
The purpose of this study was to analyze the nutritional content (Proximate Test) of Apu-apu Leaf weeds in the waters of Lake Tondano and to determine the growth of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry that consume pellets of raw material for the formulation/composition of Apu-apu Leaf (Pistia stratiotes) in different percentage levels. This research is one solution to obtain raw materials for fish feed from weeds in Lake Tondano so that it can overcome the high cost of feed and minimize...
Topics: Proximate Analysis, Apu-apu Leaf, Fish Feed, Tondano Lake.
Repeated mutations in the SARS CoV-2 have resulted in the emergence of various life-threatening variants including omicron, triggering a systemic crisis in global human health. Due to the unavailability of any specific antiviral treatment, the effectiveness of the currently available drugs or vaccines against this variant remains doubtful. Phytochemicals from their known medicinal plants were selected with the antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties and screened to...
Topics: Drug likeliness, Insilico studies, Omicron, Phytochemicals, SARS CoV-2.
The experiment was conducted at the JICA-Tsukuba International Center Experiment Field during the April –October 2015 cropping season. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate the influence of Nitrogen fertilizer and plant density on growth and yield of NERICA 4 upland rice. In this study, a split-plot experimental design was used with three replications. The treatments comprised of Nitrogen fertilizer at 0 and 60 Kg N/ha; while planting was done using the dibbling method at spacings...
Topics: Nitrogen, Fertilizer, Plant density, Yield.
Cashew powdery mildew disease (PMD) is the most devastating disease of cashew nuts lowering nut yields and quality in Zambia and the rest of the world. Information on prevalence patterns and timing of disease onset is vital to manage the disease in any country effectively. Cashew powdery mildew disease incidence and severity were assessed from 160 farmers randomly chosen from all agricultural camps in eight of the ten cashew-growing districts of the Western province of Zambia in April, May,...
Topics: Anacardium occidentale, powdery mildew disease, incidence, severity
Air cargo terminal operators play a vital role in the global air cargo supply chain by acting as the key interface point between the air and surface transport modes. However, air cargo terminals produce both hazardous and non-hazardous wastes as a by-product from their operations. Using an in-depth qualitative longitudinal research design, this study has examined waste management at Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), one of the major European based air cargo terminal operators. The study period...
Topics: Air cargo, cargo terminal operator, case study, Frankfurt Cargo Services, hazardous wastes,...
is research was conducted to determine how strong the effect of mangrove density on the bivalves community in particular in abundance. This research was conducted in March 2022 to April 2022. Data collection is carried out at three stations located at upstream, middle and downstream. Each sample station collected is a bivalves sample and data mangrove observation. Bivalve samples using a 1 mx 1 m transect on the plot observation of mangroves 10 m x 10 m. The results of the study showed that the...
Topics: Bivalves, Mangrove, Mekarsari Village
Rising carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in atmosphere have a significant impact on plant growth and metabolism. Many plant growth promoting microbes play an important role in maintaining plant growth and vitality by facilitating nutrient translocation under adverse conditions. This study was carried out to investigate the effects of elevated CO2 on growth parameters (height of the seedlings, increment in height, collar diameter and number of leaves) in sandalwood (Santalum album L.)...
Topics: elevated carbon dioxide, open top chambers, plant growth microbes, sandalwood.
The role of rice farming in meeting rice needs is linear with the behavior of farmers responding to production risk. Farmer behavior determines the magnitude of production risk and farmer decision-making. The behavior of farmers is risk averse, risk neutral, or risk taker. Assessing the actual production function, the frontier production function, the risk function, and farmer behavior are helpful as benchmarks to make it easier to answer what factors determine the level of efficiency and use...
Topics: Response, Production Risk, Farmer Behavior, Optimal Production.
The present study was conducted on the Tondibiya and Satara plateaus, in the Ouallam department (western Niger). The objective is to study the sedimentation dynamics of soil particles deposited in sylvopastoral half-moons of different years (2014, 2016 and 2018). The assessment of sedimentation was done in selected half-moons following a survey on transects. It involved the determination of the thickness of the sedimented horizon, the measurement of the permeability by the single ring...
Topics: Restoration, Soil, Sedimentation, Ouallam, West Niger.
Date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is rich in both macro and micronutrients, including vitamins. Several researches have been carried out to determine the nutritional properties of various varieties of date fruit, however, there is currently no study that compares the nutritional composition, total phenolic content and sugar content of ripe red and yellow date. Proximate composition of ripened red and yellow dates was analyzed, the total phenolic content, Vitamin C and sugar contents were also...
Topics: Date Fruit, Nutritional Composition, fibre.
Avocado (Persea americana) belongs to the family of Lauraceae. The processing of this fruit, as well as its fresh consumption, results in large amounts of waste, such as peels and seeds. The peels were dried at 40, 50, 60, 65 and 70 °C using oven dryer with a constant air velocity 1.4 m/s and open sun drying. The bioactive (flavonoids, total phenols and vitamin C) and nutritional content (carbohydrate, fat, fibre, protein, energy and ash content) of the avocado peel was investigated. The...
Topics: Avocado, Lauraceae, antioxidants, fibre, flavonoids.
The study was conducted research field at Horticultural Crops Research and Development Institute (HORDI), Gannoruwa, Sri Lanka and different farmer fields to determine the efficacy of yellow bulbs during nights for the management of lepidopteran Pod borers and leaf eating caterpillars on brinjal, okra and cabbage. Three research field experiments at HORDI, Gannoruwa during, 2018 Minor (Yala), 2018/2019 Major (Maha) and 2019 Yala and farmer field demonstrations were conducted to determine the...
Topics: Specific Yellow Bulb, Okra pod borer, Cabbage caterpillars, Brinjal shoot and pod borer
In this qualitative longitudinal case study, Singapore Airlines carbon footprint is examined for the period covering the company’s 2010/11 to 2021/22 financial years. The study’s qualitative data was examined by document analysis. The case study found that Singapore Airline’s carbon footprint is comprised of its Scope 1 direct emissions that are produced from the provision of its passenger and air cargo services together with the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission produced from the ground...
Topics: Airline, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, carbon footprint, case study, Singapore Airlines.
pH represents the concentration of free H+ in pine needles extracts (PNE) and is therefore an important initial parameter in quality control. Electrical conductivity and pH of samples of fresh and stored for 20 days of PNE with black cumin oil and olive oil had values of 0.00 due to the encapsulation of water molecules, pH and electrical conduction was not possible. The pH of the other samples was in a weakly acidic environment because the pH of natural pine needles is 3.8. Electrical...
Topics: electrical conductivity, extracts, PNE, pH, quality control
Veracruz State has been described as one of the richest states in Mexico, in terms of its medicinal herbal diversity at a local and regional level, and its culture of utilization of such resources in traditional medicine. These resources are valued by their cultural and economic importance and by their usage in the healthcare system. In this study, we explore the value of Mexican traditional medicine knowledge registered in literature on this subject-books, thesis, and publications in...
Topics: Ethnobotany, Mexican traditional medicine, Medicinal Plants, Therapeutic uses.
Desert wetland is a special ecological environment as water is fundamental to maintaining existence. The soil water of sandy wetland links surficial water and groundwater. This study Takes Habahu National Wetland Nature Reserve as the research area and the water movement characteristics of soil profile as the research purpose. According to the altitude and topographic characteristics, the main focus is monitoring soil moisture in different layers at specific sites. The results show that: (1)...
Topics: Desert area, Sandy wetland, soil moisture, Zoning protection, Protect the catchment desert.
The effect of NF on sunflower cultivars of Flamy (FL) and Manon (MA) were tested during planting at three NF of 175, 200 and 250 kg.N.ha-1. The experiments were conducted in a factorial experiment under complete randomized design with three replications. The results showed that the MA cultivar was significantly better than the FL in all studied conditions. The soil properties SBD, TSP, RL, RDFW, PDFW, SD, Sl, PVI and GY were; 1.29mg.cm-3 ,1.30 mg.cm-3,1.33 mg.cm-3, 51.32%, 50.94%, 49.81%...
Topics: sunflower, nitrogen fertilizers(NF), Flamy(FL), Manon(MA).drip irrigation system.
Utilizing an in-depth longitudinal case study research design, this study has examined Hong Kong International Airport’s water management and the annual trends in the airport’s water consumption for the study period of 2011 to 2020. Since its inception of operations in 1998, the airport has used a "triple water system", that has been designed to improve the efficiency of its three major water sources: freshwater, seawater and treated wastewater. The largest water source used by...
Topics: Airport water management, Case study, Hong Kong International Airport, Water consumption, Water...
Potentials of soil on Free Fatty Acid from Palm kernel Oil was conducted to correlate the soil physiochemical parameters and heavy metals to the free fatty acid of the palm kernel oil. Five samples of the soil were collected from Mbano and a sample of locally made palm kernel oil. The parameters analyzed were pH, temperature, organic matter, moisture, electrical conductivity, heavy Metals and free fatty acid of the oil. Results revealed : pH (5.57 ±0.49, 5.64 ± 0.36, 6.14 ±0.07, 5.95...
Topics: PKO, Potentials, freefatty, Acid, soil
The study was conducted to determine the concentrations of micronutrients (Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Molybdenum (Mo) and Manganese (Mn)) in soils of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA Imo State. The research was conducted in cassava continuously cultivated areas Obizi, Eziudo, Onisha and Udo in Ezinihitte to trace the role of micronutrient in the decline of Cassava yield in the area. Samples were collected randomly using soil auger from each locations at a depth of 0-30 centimeter (cm). Control...
Topics: Cassava, Imo State, Mbaise, Micronutrient.
The seedling growth of maize, their germination rate and seedling length were ascertained using biochar pyrolyzed at temperatures between 400-550oC. All the biochar used were alkaline and contained mineral-rich components such as; C, Ca, O, K, Na, Mg, Si, Al, that could enrich the soil and as well treat acidic soil. Also all the biochar produced are good for planting. However, biochar pyrolyzed at 400oC gave the maximum seedling growth length. The germination rate was between 75%-100%. Biochar...
Topics: Biochar, pyrolysis, seedling growth, biomass, sawdust.
BPNT is food assistance distributed by the government in the form of non-cash to Beneficiary Families (KPM). So to support the implementation of the BPNT program, Perum Bulog provides Rumah Pangan Kita (RPK) as a means of supporting the implementation of the program. The purpose of this study was to determine the process and effectiveness of distributing BPNT rice through RPK in Parepare City.This research was conducted in Parepare City and used a quantitative descriptive method. The research...
Topics: Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT), Effectiveness, Distribution, Rumah Pangan Kita (RPK)
This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical and antibacterial activity of Acanthus eminens, Celosia trigyna, Drymaria cordata, and Phytolacca dodecandra against the selected pathogenic bacteria; Two strains of Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus) and three strains of Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria. The presences of phytochemicals were analyzed using the standard methods of phytochemical analysis, while the...
Topics: A. eminens, C. trigyna, D. cordata, P. dodecandra, phytochemicals, antibacterial activity, HPLC-UV.
In Ethiopia, the livestock industry is a vital and central part of the agricultural sector. Livestock farming is important for the supply of meat and milk; it also serves as a source of additional income both for smallholder farmers and livestock owners. This study was conducted to assess the available dairy cattle feed resources and analyze their chemical composition in Soro district, Hadiya zone of Southern Ethiopia. Single-visit-multiple-subjects formal survey technique was used to...
Topics: Dairy cattle, Feed resources, Livestock, Chemical composition.
Cement dust is created as a by-product during the production of cement, and in its composition it contains high concentrations of calcium oxide (CaO), potassium oxide (K2O) and other important micro and macro elements. Due to its composition, it is suitable for correcting the pH of the soil, as well as for the uptake of essential elements by plants. The ability to accumulate essential and non-essential heavy metals also depends on the cultivated plant species, and vegetables show the greatest...
Topics: Physico-chemical characterization, cement dust, heavy metals, tomato.
The objective of this study was the physical characterization of the qualitative traits of meat acquired from different small ruminant species. Local Baladi goat male kids and Awassi male lambs fed basal commercial ration supplemented with different proportions of fava bean seeds (FBS) and soybean meal (SBM). Upon reaching about 7 months of age the experimental animals were slaughtered and samples of muscle tissue were collected to be analyzed. Definitely, meat samples were exposed to...
Topics: Soybean meal, fava bean seeds, Awassi lambs, goat kids, physical quality of meat.
The aim of the study was to investigate the partial and complete substitution of imported soybean meal (SBM) with Fava bean seeds (FBS) in Awassi male lambs (S) and local Baladi goat kids (G) rations and the consequences on body performance. Fifteen growing lambs and 15 growing kids, with an initial bodyweight of 23.09 and 14.90 kg with 100 days of age, respectively, were fed cotton-seed meal (CSM), wheat bran and corn-based diet supplemented with protein legume sources, 75% FBS :25% SBM...
Topics: Soybean meal, fava bean seeds, Awassi lambs, goat kids, feasability.
The new advances are applied to production, especially by the method of marker-assisted selection (MAS) in collaboration with by improved method are made to the same breeder together many desirable genes from Yuanza 9102 / ICG 12625. From the crossed Yuanza 9102 / ICG 12625 give selected one line order named HATRI 13 ĐP .The time has grown HATRI 13ĐP (95-100 days ). Height plants from 60-65 cm and compared to parents . Genotype HATRI 13ĐP exhibited significantly the highest pod number...
Topics: Arachis hypogaea L, genetic, plant breeding, marker-assisted selection, Microsatellite.
Nigeria’s life expectancy, 54.33 years, is one of the lowest globally. This is made worse by occupational hazards, especially exposure to markers of neurotoxicity, which are most common heavy metals that can be harmful to the body, including aluminum, cadmium, arsenic, lead, and mercury contained in large amount in panel beating facilities, predisposing the artisans to heavy metal toxicity. The short communication reports on the work in progress which aimed to relate serum levels to...
Topics: Heavy metal neurotoxicity, Environmental health, Occupational hazards.
The study related serum lead level to cardiopulmonary function, quality of life and musculoskeletal pain of welders in Enugu, Nigeria. Snowball sampling technique was adopted to reach over 100 Enugu resident welders. The first 100 who met the inclusion criteria and gave their consent to participate in the study were sampled. The welders’ serum lead level was 0.522µg/dl (0.06-1.26 µg/dl). The welders had prevalent low back pain and a very high quality of life for the domain of physical...
Topics: cardiopulmonary function, quality of life, musculoskeletal pain, serum lead level, welders.
Using natural and modified Ca-bentonite as an adsorbent to observe a satisfactory trend in the removal of heavy metal ions As(V) and Hg(II) from simulated wastewaters. In this original scientific paper, Ca-bentonite was modified in two ways, thermally activated at a temperature of 300 °C for 3 hours and acid activated with HCl and H2SO4, molar concentrations 0,4 mol/L. Ca-bentonite used in this original scientific work was used from the Shipovo mine (Šipovo mine), Bosnia and Herzegovina and...
Topics: Ca-bentonite, eco-friendly adsorbent, heavy metals, removal, wastewater
Sugar mill effluents are responsible for deterioration of water quality, due to effluents physical and chemical characteristics of river water changes and become unfit for human consumption. The present study was undertaken on the physico-chemical parameters of Bhima-Patas sugar industry effluent in Daund Tahsil. The study was conducted during 2014-2017 in crushing season of sugar industry. During the study period we recorded the different Physical as well as chemical properties of sugar mill...
Topics: Effluent, Pollution, Temperature, pH.
The need to augment the financial policy interventions of the Central Bank of Nigeria in the agricultural sector is sine qua non. Since agriculture is still the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy, its reliance on foreign direct investment (FDI) ought to be ascertained. Consequently, this study investigated the impact of foreign direct investment on Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Time series data between 1981 and 2019 were obtained from the databases of the Central Bank and Food and Agriculture...
Topics: agricultural finance, growth rate, foreign direct investment, vector error-correction model.
Agriculture is an important part of India's economy, and the dairy sector provides to the country's profitability. As we all know, the global has grown at a faster rate, with people embracing a more affluent lifestyle to meet shifting expectations and needs. As a result, it is critical to reform the current farming and dairy management practices in India in different criteria, such as FAT, classifications of various milk characteristics, and so on. Another concern is that the process is done...
Topics: Milk Analyzer, Fat, Ammonia, Humidity, Billing System.
The starting material with good quality is a portent of a satisfactory and good harvest in vegetables grown from seedlings such as cabbage, a good beginning makes a good ending. Seed pre-applications promote uniform and rapid germination/emergence, leading to strong seedling formation. In this study, bio-based larval rearing water was used as an organic priming agent and its effect was compared with the effects of hydro priming. As a result of the study, the effects of both priming applications...
Topics: Cabbage, Hydro priming, Larval rearing water, Organic priming.
The political landscape of Zimbabwe shows that the country is battling to contain feuding conflicts in the society. It has become so obvious that any election in Zimbabwe is a contested terrain due to conflicts associated with the electoral process. Moreover, unsolved past conflicts continues to hinder the country’s socio economic stability. It is clear from the state of affair that the Church and the State have failed to resolve conflicts in Zimbabwe. The church continues to preach from its...
Topics: Kubata makuku, conflict, reconciliation, forgiveness, violence.
The tree resource outside the forest (TOF) is a highly diverse and locally different natural renewable resource. In many regions they play a prominent role in securing rural livelihoods viz., provision of small timber, firewood, fodder, fruits, medicinal value, etc. Agroforestry systems are multifunctional systems that can provide a wide range of economic, socio cultural and environmental benefits. Agroforestry can be particularly important for smallholder farmers because it generates diverse...
Topics: Forests, agroforestry models, ToF.
This study was implemented through the project (Sustainable development of fruit trees affected by some environmental stress in Matrouh governorate) funded by Regional Development Centers (RDC), Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) (Call no. 2/2019/ASRT-RDC). It was carried out on 81 trees of Manfalouty pomegranate cv (Punica granatum) during the two successive seasons of 2020 and 2021 at the Khamisa research station of D.R.C. at Siwa Oasis-Matrouh Governorate-Egypt. The study...
Topics: pomegranate, Biomagic, salicylic acid, heat stress, Siwa Oasis
Food safety is an obligation that much be carried out by the food industry, especially in the fisheries sector to ensure that the products marketed are safe for consumption by consumers. Public safety and health must be protected from food that does not meet the requirements and from losses due to improper food production, distribution and trade. This study aims to identify the use of dangerous chemical materials like formalin and rhodamine B in processed fishery products, as well as to...
Topics: pomegranate, Biomagic, salicylic acid, heat stress, Siwa Oasis.
The strong urbanization of the Dakar region and its induced effects (lack of cultivation areas, floods, etc.) pose significant challenges in terms of local food security for populations. In this context, the reflection on the food and/or commercial function of the Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture (AUP) of Dakar finds all its relevance. This study focused on the issue of access to production land and the essentially commercial dimension of market gardening, making it possible to generate...
Topics: Table-top agriculture, Agri-urban, Peri-urban municipalities of Dakar, Household economics, Market...
Mekarsari Village is located in the Kintap sub-district, Tanah Laut district, South Kalimantan Province, which is an area that has a 1.83 ha mangrove ecosystem. Mangrove ecosystem is one form of forest ecosystem that is unique and distinctive, found in tidal areas of coastal areas, beaches, and several small islands. In addition to the mangrove ecosystem, there is also a coral reef ecosystem with the condition of coral reefs around the marine waters of Kintap District ranging from low to...
Topics: Mekarsari Village, Mangrove, Biomass, Blue Carbon Stock.
Kelakai (Stenochlaena palustris) can be used as an ingredient in fish feed because it has a high protein content. The problem with the use of kelakai for fish feed is that the crude fiber content is quite high, and the improvement of this nutritional value can be done through the fermentation process. The purpose of this study was to analyze the physical and chemical properties of fish feed based on fermented kelakai leaves. The research was conducted at the Nutrition Laboratory, Faculty of...
Topics: Physical analysis, proximate, amino acids, fermentation, kelakai, fish feed.
Phenology can directly reflect the characteristics of rubber seedling, people can determine the agricultural time arrangements of seedling germination, cut back, tending management and nursery operation. In this study, the phenological period of the top leaf of hevea tree seedlings was divided into four treatments, and cut back was carried out in sprout period, bronze stage, light green stage and stable stage, respectively. The effects of sawing stock in different phenological periods on the...
Topics: Hevea brasiliensis, Leaf phenology, rootstock seedling, Growth.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether cultural, social, personal and psychological factors have a positive and significant effect also simultaneously on rice purchasing decisions and which consumer behavior factors have the most influence on rice purchasing decisions.This research was conducted in January 2022 and carried out on rice sellers. The respondents in this study were 55 rice buyers. This research uses accidental sampling method. Accidental sampling is a technique of...
Topics: Rice, Consumer Behavior and Purchase Decision Factors.
The aim of this study was to investigate removal efficiency of heavy metals and the adsorption capacity of natural Ca-bentonite, as well as thermally and acid-activated Ca-bentonite (with HCl and H2SO4) for the removal of heavy metal ions Cr(III), Ni(II) and Pb(II). The adsorbent used is bentonite from the Shipovo (Šipovo mine), Bosnia and Herzegovina. The results show that the efficiency of heavy metal ion removal using Ca-bentonite is at a satisfactory level. Thus, the highest percentage of...
Topics: adsorption capacity, Ca-bentonite, heavy metals, removal efficiency, wastewater
Among inorganic anions, cyanide is a potent toxicant in environment. Its species are historically known as the most harmful chemical pollutants of the environment to directly affect human health and some aquatics activity, even at minimum levels. Cyanide compounds are widely available with various chemical compositions and are applied in many industrial fields. This mini-review focused on the cyanide species and their measurement utilizing several analytical techniques. Detailed information on...
Topics: Nonmetals, Cyanide ion, Indirect determination, FIA-FAAS.
Based on the use of a qualitative longitudinal research design, this study examines Cargolux Airlines International, a major global air cargo airline, sustainable energy management. The study covers the period 2012 to 2020. Cargolux Airlines International energy sources are aircraft (Jet A1) aircraft fuel, diesel, cooling energy, electricity, heating energy, industrial fuel, natural gas, and unleaded gasoline 95. The case study revealed that Cargolux’s Jet A1 fuel consumption has principally...
Topics: All-cargo airlines, case study, Cargolux Airlines International, energy consumption, sustainable...
This study aims to determine the effect of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and place) on consumer decisions in purchasing pesticide products Antracol 70 WP in Enrekang district. This research was conducted in Pekalobean Village, Anggeraja District. Enrekang Regency, in February 2022. The respondents in this study were domiciled in Anggeraja Subdistrict, Enrekang Regency as many as 310 farmers. The sampling technique used the simple random sampling method ( Simple Random Sampling )...
Topics: Marketing Mix, Consumer Decision, Pesticide Antracol 70 wp.
The actinobacteria compose a phylum of Gram-positive bacteria that possess a wide morphological and physiological variety. They are cocci or bacilli shaped and their reproduction is characterized by the formation of spores and septate pseudo hyphae similar to fungi. Physiologically, they have a great capacity to produce secondary metabolites, which give this group of bacteria a high pharmacological and commercial value. The aim of this work was to isolate and evaluate the antimicrobial...
Topics: Actinobacteria, Antimicrobial activity, Bacterial resistance, Mangrove soils.
In Burkina Faso, cultivation operations (tillage, sowing, weeding, fertilization, etc.) are mainly carried out by women and young people. Among them, sowing is a particular constraint that determines the success or failure of production. In this country, maize is grown by 78% of producers in the rainy season. In order to improve production, a simple seeder that can be made by local craftsmen was designed as part of the Appropriate Scale Mechanization Consortium (ASMC) project and evaluated with...
Topics: Seeder, traction force, labor time, maize SR21, plowing
This study aimed to examine the perceived risks and benefits of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria with a focus on the agricultural technology of nitrogen use efficient, water use efficient, and salt-tolerant (NEWEST) Rice. A descriptive survey method was adopted for this study. Using a convenient sampling technique, 100 residents were drawn from the general population as respondents for this study. The questionnaire which was the instrument for data collection was administered...
Topics: agricultural technology, benefits, genetically modified organisms, NEWEST rice, risks
To identify the suitable areas for potential runoff harvesting in Wadi Elrawakeeb and Wadi Alsayal desertified watershed, spatial suitability analysis was applied considering three major factors; potential surface runoff, inhabited sites, sites planted with field crops, and two additional factors; sub-basins average runoff and outlet locations of sub-basins. Obtained results showed that; most, middle and least suitable areas for water harvesting in the studied watershed are located at the...
Topics: water harvesting, runoff potential, spatial suitability analysis.
Edible oil crops such as sunflower, oil palm, sesame, groundnuts, avocado and canola are one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors for investment at global scale. Demand for edible oil currently at local and neighbouring countries indicate huge gap that is an opportunity for production. The oil crops are grown under varied agro climatic conditions and they are vital commodities in the trade and commerce of many economies globally. Edible oil imports account for 34 % of the growth in food...
Topics: crop diversification, edible oil, climate variability, business.
This work was undertaken to identify how rational and practicable Land Use Charge is in Anambra State. The Land Use Charge is one of the Land-based taxes that tries to integrate other land-based taxes into a single tax. The Land Use Charge as practiced in some States of Nigeria is subjected to criticism because of overwhelming evidence that the institutional control measures in place are at variance with the tested and accepted standards in some other countries, particularly in the United...
Topics: Rational, Practicable, Land Use, Charge, Anambra State.
Kerinci regency is the highest production area compared to other potato centers. Kerinci regency has the most composition of 92.98 percent or as much as 76477.4 tons with, productivity of 17.06 tons / ha. The scope of this research is focused on knowing the use of production factors and the level of technical efficiency of respondent farmers. The research was conducted within the scope of West Kayu Aro District, Kerinci District, Jambi Province. The analysis tool used is Data Envelopment...
Topics: Technical Efficiency, Potato Farming, DEA.
This study was carried out to determine the deposition of heavy metals in Weras River and how in turn these metals would affect the lives of people. Heavy metals enter Weras River by natural and anthropogenic activities. Excess accumulation of heavy metals such as Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr, Zn and Cu can cause severe problems in living organisms. To ascertain the harmful effects on humans due to heavy metals deposited in Weras River, water samples were collected from the river, tested, and analysed. Lead...
Topics: Heavy metals, Contamination, Bioaccumulation, Treatment, Weras River
Climate change comes with hazards that impose cost on livelihood capitals that are very important to agriculture in particular and the economy in general. This study was aimed at eliciting evidence of Climate change and it’s associated hazards and estimating monetary cost of the hazards on livelihood capitals with a view to making recommendations that will minimise the cost on livelihood capitals of farmers in coastal communities of Delta State of Nigeria. The study area which is found within...
Topics: Cost, Climate change, Livelihood capitals, Farmers, Coastal Communities.
Canalization system at Rawakeeb Research Station (RRS) experienced high water losses due to seepage. Based on maximum expected discharge at RRS of 200 m3/s, a trapezoidal cross section form is designed then fabricated of local materials (angle bars, rectangular pipes, steel sheets, iron steel shaft, roller thrust bearings, steel wire and nuts) with the dimensions of 82 cm (width) x 2.5 m (height) x 82 cm (long) to precast concrete canal-lets of 1 m × 55 cm × 8 cm (length, width, thickness)...
Topics: Seepage, Canal Lining, Precasting Technique.
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